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distress: [noun] seizure and detention of the goods of another as pledge (see 1pledge 1) or to obtain satisfaction of a claim by the sale of the goods seized. something that is distrained.
Distress definition: great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble. See examples of DISTRESS used in a sentence.
DISTRESS definition: 1. a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain: 2. a situation in which you are suffering or are…. Learn more.
DISTRESS meaning: 1. a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain: 2. a situation in which you are suffering or are…. Learn more.
distress: 1 n a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) “a ship in distress ” “she was the classic maiden in distress ” Types: anguish extreme distress of body or mind pressure an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress throe hard or painful trouble or struggle Type of: adversity , hard knocks , ...
1 day ago · 10 meanings: 1. to cause mental pain to; upset badly 2. to subject to financial or other trouble 3. to damage (esp furniture),.... Click for more definitions.
tr.v. dis·tressed, dis·tress·ing, dis·tress·es. 1. To cause strain, anxiety, or suffering to. See Synonyms at trouble. 2. To mar or otherwise treat (an object or fabric, for example) to give the appearance of an antique or of heavy prior use. 3. Archaic To constrain or overcome by harassment. n.
